The start of the new Democrat-controlled House of Representatives got off to a rocky start, according to Southern Illinois Congressman Mike Bost. 

He described a meeting between now-Speaker Nancy Pelosi, President Donald Trump, and other leaders last week as Pelosi speaking over and shouting down those from the other side. He says he hopes this does not set the tone for the new Congress.

Bost said in a statement following his swearing-in last week that he would "seek common ground with anyone - Republican or Democrat - without compromising my Southern Illinois values."